So Much Food It Becomes A Problem
Secretary Brannan's letter to Congress on surplus food highlights wartime hoarding fears amid the Korean crisis. The note cites large government stockpiles of butter dried milk cheese and eggs and argues for policy changes to prevent price hikes.
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Brannan
Congress
South Korea
Mr. Brannan
Secretary of Agriculture
Iqnc
Commodity Credit Corporation
United States
Department of Agriculture
Barbs On New Jersey Drivers Test Across Six School Years
A Cheltenham concert pianist performed a full program with one hand after an injury. The piece links to a broader note about high school students taking driver tests during 1949 1956. The piece reflects on youth, skill and resilience amid daily life.
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New Jersey
Cheltenham
England
Peter Buys
Municipal
Goldman
Central Park
New York
Dr. Buys
the Angelus
President Truman seeks controls to curb inflation and aid re arming
A veteran commentator outlines three main tools proposed by President Truman: priorities and allocations, higher taxes, and credit control. He explains how steel distribution would favor rearming, how tax restraint could reduce inflation, and how tighter credit would limit rapid purchasing, with a note that price and wage controls or rationing could follow if needed.
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Marlow
Truman
Congress
Iruman
Esophageal diverticula and their effects on swallowing
The article explains how the esophagus moves food via muscular waves and how diverticula form when the esophageal wall weakens. It describes pulsion diverticula near the upper esophagus, symptoms like belching weight loss and a gurgling sound, and notes diagnostic delays before X ray reveals the lesion.
Transfer Of Guam Civilian Government Delayed By War
The Guam civilian self government transfer, set for July 1, is stalled by the Korean War. Navy to Interior handover faces Senate approval and a $1,250,000 appropriations hurdle while Secretary Johnson and General Bradley weigh further delays.
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Guam
Ashington
NEA
Korea
U. S
Marianas Islands
America Samoa
U.N. Trust
Marshalls
Caroline Islands
Pacific
Navy
Department of Interior
House
Senate Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Senate
Carleton Skinner
Mora
Defense
Louis Johnson
Omar Bradley
Japan
Johnson
Governor Skinner
the Navy
Francis P. Matthews
Interior
Oscar Chapman
Chapman
Defense Department
Bkinner
Congressional Appropriations Committees
Washington
Congress
Skinner
Manila
Tokyo
Formosa
Isa
Osborne B. Hardisan
Edward C. Ewen
Marianas
American Samoa
Frual
Ilawait
Gay Prefers Attack as He Leads 1st Cav After Korea Pressures
Maj. Gen. Hobart R. Gay, veteran commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, stresses offensive plotting amid heavy Communist pressure in Korea. He recalls World War II campaigns, praises his soldiers, and vows to attack once the line is ready while noting refugee and guerrilla challenges along the front.
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Korea
United States
1St Cavalry Divison
Hobart R. Gay
Gay
George Patton
North
Africa
Sicily
France
Germany
Northport
Farmer
Hutly
7Th Cavalry
Marshal Foch
Gaye
Forest fire near White Pine Sanatorium checked by backfires
A forest fire near White Pine Sanatorium was contained after backfiring efforts. Two Mallet engines ordered by the Western Maryland Railroad will arrive next month for mountain work. The Potomac River has cleared with large catches reported, including a 27 bushel haul by Harry Irvine guided by E. K. Banzhoff. Williamsport baseball team schedules game with the Orioles on the home grounds next Saturday.
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Western Maryland Railroad
Potomac
Harry Irvine
E. K. Banzhoff
Williamsport
Orioles
Army recruiting star praised in Our Army feature
Sergeant John J. Chop receives high praise for strengthening Army community ties in a Our Army article. The piece credits him with easing public perception and fostering cordial relations between service members and local residents.
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John J. Chop
Army
Chop
Pond stocked near Wilsons with bass and bluegill
Report on a pond of about two thirds of an acre near Wilsons stocked this fall with about 50 bass and bluegills. The project aims to yield 1600 to 1800 pounds of fish yearly once mature, with plans for members to teach casting to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson's
Waltonites
Thyroid Disturbances Include Under and Overactivity
The text notes internal stand disturbances with thyroid underactivity or overactivity. It mentions that a small percentage may have cancer but typically a pre existing zoiter was present. The language reflects uncertain etiologies and variable thyroid behavior.
Popular Arthritis Question Answered Simply
A common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, often caused by wear and tear in joints. It leads to joint stiffness, pain, and reduced movement, especially in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. Treatments include exercise, weight management, medications, and physical therapy.
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Robert L. Saum
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown
Willside
Hopple’s Pottery Works
Hagerstown’ Foundry
Singer's
Hagerstown Agriculture Implement Manufacturing Company
Huller
Schindle & Company
Arthrit T. P
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Boyle
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Jerry Grier
Antietam
Harshman’s
R. S. Dillion
Hancock
Dillion
Pacific Northwest
Mark Miller
Lloyd A. Davis
Fairgrounds
Court House
Baltimore Sun
John Summers
East Avenue
Gerstown Steam Boiler Company
McKee & Bros
Mount Aetna Furnace
Western Enterprise
First Hose
Temple of Liberty
Sophie Updegraff
Solelows
First Reformed
William Gassman
Presbyterian
W. H. Herbert
St. John’s Lutheran
John Bible
United Brethren
Mr. Worst
Methodist Episcopal
J. S&s
Baldwin House
Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Shepherdstown
Sharpsburg
Gettysburg
Gettysburg Battlefield
Anetietam Battlefield
Smithsburg
Lee Towson
A. L
Mr. Towson
Cornell University
Reformatory For Males
Breathedsville
Glenn I. Martin
Seabrook Farms
Jesse B. Brown
Brown
Ketcham
Idaho
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